Traveling has never been easier thanks to travel inventions. During 2016 we saw a lot of new things to hit the market that even the novice traveler would love. Here are some of the top inventions for this year.
Cost: Around $400
Don’t let looks fool you, this isn’t your ordinary piece of luggage. It includes three organizer compartments that can each be taken out separately. This allows you to place each of these compartments in its own drawer once you reach your destination. It’s also easy to reconnect each piece and fold them all up into the suitcase.
Tidy Snap Bands
Cost: Less than $40
Tidy Snap offers a fast & easy way to keep drawers & suitcases organized. Just roll your clothes and bind with the tiny snap. Rolling clothes is a great way to save space in your luggage!
Cost: Less than $100
Have you ever been traveling and you couldn’t sleep because of the bright lights or pesky seat mates? If the answer is yes, then this invention is for you. While the Ostrich Pillow looks funny it allows you to comfortably sleep anywhere. It isolates your head and has a central opening so that you can easily breath as well as two openings on the side so you can put your hands through them if you desire too.
Cost: Around $25
If you’re like me, you like to have your phone available at all times. However, when you’re on a plane it can be difficult to try to find a place for your phone other than your lap. The Airhook takes care of this problem. It hooks to your fold down tray and once in place you can easily store your phone or tablet and even a beverage in its cup holder. This allows you to keep your phone handy without having to deal with that pesky tray.
Cost: Around $200
Hauling luggage while walking through large airports can be a hassle. The Luggage Scooters helps alleviate this. Users simply step on the scooter, place their luggage on top and scoot from one place to the either. It also has Bluetooth speakers so you can listen to music as well.
Cost: Less than $30
Even while traveling you probably want to look your best. Thanks to this invention you don’t have to depend on unreliable hotel irons. The world’s smallest steam iron can easily fit into the palm of your hand so it hardly takes up any room in your suitcase. It has 3 heating levels and dual voltage. Your clothes will never look wrinkled again no matter where you are in the world with this invention.
